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Re: Pelletized Limestone

Chris Andersen wrote:
> 
> Jon,
> 
> This is a very broad subject!
> 
> When I joined the Pumpkin Group the first piece of advise I received from
> various members of the group, was Get a Soil Test before I add anything to
> my Patch.
> 
> I did so and was very glad to have followed everyone's advise.
> 
> My report revealed that I was very low in lime, low in calcium, low pH 6.0
> but dangerously high in magnesium. That there are several forms of lime,
> Calcitic limestone, dolomitic limestone, Hydrated lime, burned lime and in
> different forms, pure ground, pelletized etc.
> 
> The report recommended adding Oyster Shell lime (consistency of flour), as
> this would increase my calcium levels, improve my lime levels, and free up
> the magnesium which may then be leached during winter rains.
> 
> Had I added dolomitic limestone (calcium magnesium carbonate), which
> contains a high level of magnesium, my soil (adobe clay)  would have
> potentially bound (clogged), soil drainage would have become a  problem,
> and potassium uptake would have been limited or blocked due to increased
> mag levels.
> 
> Another words I would have been in trouble this growing season!
> 
> If you have not already done so you may want to get your soil tested.
> 
> Lime requirement depends upon the quality (lime score) of the liming
> material used. This is a function of: total neutralizing value or calcium
> carbonate equivalent (cce), degree of fineness or particle size (ff), and
> the moisture factor (mf).
> 
> The balance of this info is a long drawn out formula and chart, if you
> would like a copy let me know and I would be happy to mail it to you.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> Chris Andersen
> Moraga, Calif.
> ____________________________________________________
>

Hi Cris,

I would like a copy of this formula & chart.

Mine tested at a PH of 5.4.  The University of West Virginia told me
to add 100 lb of AG lime per 1000 sq ft.. This was supposed to bring it
up to 6.2 Test it again and we would go from there.  I talked to the
extension agent from the university and he told me in order to get the
Ph up Quickly to figure the AG lime at an effective rate of 90% or (110
lb per 1000 sq ft.).  And the fine lime at 140% or (60 lb per 1000 sq
ft.).  The fine lime acts much quicker than the fine lime.

I'm interested in seeing how close these two formulas.match yours.

Thant You Very Much

Ihope you have lots of luck
   And grow a Big One

Ronald E. Boor
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